What Kids Can Code is looking for?

Kids Can Code is looking for an instructor to join in leading the greatest Kid Coders in a journey of exploration and problem-solving with technology.

This Kids Can Code instructor will lead engaging coding, robotics, and game-design classes, while enthusiastically coaching and encouraging young thinkers.

This position is a part-time venture, mainly in St. Johns County.

Classes are held daily anywhere in the window of 1pm- 4:30pm. Instructors are scheduled approximately 10 hours per week while Special Events Instructor hours can vary depending on demand and promotional opportunity. There is always the opportunity for growth and additional hours.

Positions

Lead Instructor

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Responsibilities

  • Training – learn the coding and robotics tools that we use through your own experimentation! (Perks for this!)

  • Get to know your students! Become their favorite Teacher

  • Lead after school programs focused on coding, robotics, and game design

  • Work closely with assistant teacher to create positive learning environment

  • Instruct Kid Coders with provided curriculum

  • As familiarity is gained, extend learning outcomes and develop extension or remediation activities

  • Encourage and nurture positive interactions where students can direct their own learning

  • Differentiate topics and challenges based on student need and ability

  • Provide feedback to parents as needed

  • Promote classes and events through social media advertisement, emails, school partnerships (Perks for this!)

  • Communicate with Kids Can Code owner regarding operations

  • Hours: Part Time - opportunity to work up to 5 days a week and apply for Special Events.

  • Pay Rate: $20-25/hr

  • Preferred Experience:

    • Elementary to Middle School Education background (Certified Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Assistant Teachers)

    • Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care/camp

    • Works well with others; collaborates with assistant teacher to ensure class success.

    • Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts

    • Must be fun to work with and like working in fast-paced environments where requirements can change frequently

Assistant Instructor

Responsibilities

  • Training – learn the coding and robotics tools that we use through your own experimentation! (Perks for this!)

  • Get to know your students! Become familiar with your class to better assist them!

  • Be the support for the Lead instructor during after school programs focused on coding, robotics, and game design.

  • Jumps in to cover lead teacher should emergencies arise.

  • Familiarize oneself with lessons for each week to assist students in smaller groups or who need additional help.

  • Encourage and nurture positive interactions where students can direct their own learning.

  • Provide support to lead teacher when giving feedback to parents as needed

  • Promote classes and events through social media advertisement, emails, school partnerships (Perks for this!)

  • Communicate with Kids Can Code owner regarding operations

  • Hours: Part Time - opportunity to work up to 5 days a week and apply for Special Events.

  • Pay Rate: $15+/hr

  • Preferred Experience:

    • Elementary to Middle School Education background (Certified Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Assistant Teachers)

    • Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care/camp

    • Works well with others; collaborates with assistant teacher to ensure class success.

    • Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts

    • Must be fun to work with and like working in fast-paced environments where requirements can change frequently

Special Events Instructor

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Responsibilities:

  • Training – learn the coding and robotics tools that we use through your own experimentation! (Perks for this!

  • Be the face of Kids Can Code during in-school field trips, special promo events and possible online classes.

  • As familiarity is gained, help expand the Kids Can Code brand throughout local area.

  • Encourage and nurture positive interactions where students can direct their own learning during coding and robotic interactions in school field trips.

  • Provide support as needed with other teammates who may join special events.

  • Promote classes and events through social media advertisement, emails, school partnerships (Perks for this!)

  • Communicate with Kids Can Code owner regarding event success and improvements.

  • Hours: Part Time/As Needed.

  • Pay Rate: $100-175/per event

  • Preferred Experience:

    • Elementary to Middle School Education background (Certified Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Assistant Teachers)

    • Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care/camps

    • Works well with others and collaborates with team.

    • Some knowledge about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts

    • Must be fun to work with and like working in fast-paced environments where requirements can change frequently

Incentives & Bonuses

Loyalty bonus: A pay increase for returning staff or completing a full summer/camp season.

Referral bonus: $50–$100 for bringing on a great new hire.

Continued Education Bonuses: Get paid for becoming an expert

“Flex” bonus: A small bonus for last-minute fill-ins or covering challenging locations.

Travel Stipends

Middle & End of the Year Celebrations

Free Kids Can Code Merch